Angel Cop

Sometime in the future, terrorism in Japan has become commonplace, and the police have become almost as brutal as criminals. A member of the Special Security Force known as Angel, is the best of the best, stopping at nothing in her fight for justice.

Things get interesting for Angel and her partner, Raiden, when they begin investigating a series of murders in which the victims were known criminals, killed in very unpleasant ways. This trio of killers known as Hunters, is a group of psychics that have banded together to hunt down the lowest scum in the city and bring them to justice.

After a couple of encounters between the cops and the psychics, two of the psychics begin to think that maybe they're not the good guys after all; but the third prefers killing to morality. Augmented by cybernetics from a mysterious source, this third hunter heads out on a killing spree, with the Special Security Force as the first target.

Even with help from the other two psychics and her newly cyborged partner (after an unfortunate accident), Angel is going to have her work cut out trying to find the rogue psychic and the organization behind the Hunters.

Mikawa, Angel Main

Doi, Mika Japanese

Sakada, Isamu Main

Ebara, Masashi Japanese

Lucifer Supporting

Hironaka, Kumiko Japanese

Asura Supporting

Sasaki, Nozomu Japanese

Freya Supporting

Mizutani, Yuuko Japanese

Haishyo, Taki Supporting

Utsumi, Kenji Japanese

Ichihara Supporting

Kitamura, Kouichi Japanese

Hacker Supporting

Ootsuka, Akio Japanese

Yogawa, Reika Supporting

Sakuma, Rei Japanese

Tachihara Supporting

Seki, Toshihiko Japanese

Itano, Ichirou Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Original Creator, Screenplay, Animation Director

Aikawa, Shou Script

Wolskel, John Script

Kitakubo, Hiroyuki Storyboard

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May 14, 2025

iruleatgames

Recommended

People will say this anime is anti-semitic and if you like it, you hate Jews.
I guess I must be a self-hating Jew, because I like it.

That aside, the art is literally movie quality, with the amount of detail in each frame. The soundtrack has very unique tracks that do not just fade into the background. Their sometimes funky tone puts you off-kilter, as it should, when the events that are happening on screen are supposed to be very disorienting for the characters. The ED is interesting, because it adds layers upon layer of sound until it reaches an absolute crescendo with other voices joining in. ... The sound effects are punchy and nice, something most shows take for granted, as guns always sound like popcorn makers now (that's even assuming a show has guns, and everyone isn't just using fists, magic, or other "super powers" (did I mention every show is an isekai?)).

The stakes are high, and it's an absolute spectacle to watch. The show makes you care, with all of the bonds between the SSF being the emotional anchor for the series, not to mention all the bigger machinations at play. The show isn't afraid to kill main characters, watch to see which ones. It's also not afraid to show gore and mild nudity, which is also highly appreciated given current anime being extremely sanitized. The characters are adult and mature, and there are zero, repeat, zero shonen tropes in the show, something that can not be said for "modern seinen" (remember when seinen was about adult things, and not the struggle to even become an adult ala RELife?).

For a bunch of the reasons listed above, it is genuinely surprising that this show is on Crunchyroll. As it is legally available, none of you have an excuse. Watch it, and rate it, so we can get the show to at least a 7, and out of the shadow realm.

P.S. Even if you don't agree with "that specific part", this show is super based. You watching this show will make the ADL mad. If nothing else, watch it for that alone.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Nov 9, 2025

ojosdevideotape

Mixed Feelings

Angel Cop is an overhated anime within the wokesphere, but some of the criticisms it faces are quite valid. The problem with Angel Cop is lack of contuinity, character development, and depth of the plot. But not because the skeletal idea is poor, it's the lack of space to get comfortable what kills this anime.

It's often criticized for it's "antisemitism" but I found it to be quite an interesting plot point, that unfortunately never went deep enough. Plus, the character design most of the time is just so cool, the animation is very good too. The only problem is that characters don't have enough time ... to naturally go from one thing to another, everything feels sped up due to the lack of budget. 24 episodes would have done the original idea some justice. And a 2nd season where Angel blows up the Wall of Lamentations? Don't get me started.

It's very short, so if you want something cool to watch while you play guitar, 100% would recommend.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 11, 2025

EverySportsAnime

Not Recommended

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Angel Cop is a relic of late ‘80s anime, a hyper-violent OVA dripping with the era’s gritty cyberpunk aesthetic. At first glance it presents itself as a straightforward ultraviolent battle between a ruthless police force and a group of anarchic terrorists. However, as the series progresses it takes a sinister turn weaving in an antisemitic conspiracy theory that taints any potential enjoyment. The final arc reveals that Japan’s troubles are orchestrated by a shadowy group of "foreign capitalists," a thinly veiled reference to longstanding antisemitic tropes. These harmful narratives have fueled real-world oppression and seeing them resurface in an anime especially one meant to entertain ... feels deeply unsettling.

As a Jewish viewer it’s impossible to ignore the way Angel Cop repackages these dangerous myths into a dystopian thriller. The idea that an external force particularly one coded as Jewish secretly manipulates national affairs is an age-old libel that has justified discrimination and violence throughout history. That such rhetoric made its way into an anime a medium many turn to for escapism is a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained these biases can be even in unexpected places. While the series boasts crisp animation and brutal action sequences that some may appreciate for their sheer intensity its reliance on such insidious ideas ultimately mars any artistic merit. Rather than being just another gritty ‘80s OVA Angel Cop stands as a case study in how media can perpetuate dangerous ideologies under the guise of entertainment.

Adding to the discomfort is how Angel Cop leans into a nationalistic worldview painting Japan as a victim of foreign influence a theme that has historically been used to justify xenophobia. While some may argue that the antisemitic elements were toned down or lost in translation in later releases the original script makes the intention clear. This isn’t just an unfortunate misinterpretation it’s an explicit propagation of a harmful ideology. For those aware of these tropes watching Angel Cop becomes less about enjoying an action-packed thriller and more about dissecting how prejudice seeps into pop culture. Rather than being just another dystopian anime it serves as a reminder that critical viewing is essential even when diving into something as seemingly simple as an old-school cyberpunk OVA.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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